Project Driver – Water & Sanitation for Urban Population
Job Description
Department: WSUP Ghana Programmes
Place of work: Tamale
Duration: One (1) year – Fixed term/full time
Grade: 3
Salary: GHS 30,104.00
Reports to: Project Manager, Tamale
Closing Date: 7 April 2026 – Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close early
due to a high response.
ABOUT WSUP
Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations (WSUP) is a not-for-profit company that drives
inclusive and resilient urban water and sanitation systems through pioneering practices,
partnerships, and policies. Established in 2005 in response to the rapid expansion of cities
unable to meet the demand for clean water and sanitation, WSUP works to ensure that lowincome communities have access to these essential services.
We collaborate with local service providers to strengthen their capacity, develop
infrastructure, and attract investment, ensuring that water and sanitation services are
financially viable and reach the most vulnerable urban residents. Beyond direct service
delivery, we work with governments and regulators to create an enabling environment for
sustainable solutions.
As a global leader in urban water and sanitation, we are committed to sharing evidencebased insights and scalable innovations to drive systemic change. WSUP operates in seven
countries across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, supported by a UK-based office. Since our
inception, we have helped over 42 million people gain access to improved water, sanitation,
and hygiene services. For more information about WSUP’s vision and approach, see
www.wsup.com.
WSUP’s innovative approach to creating impact is guided by our values, which are the
common fundamental beliefs and principles that inform our approach and work. All our staff
are expected to embody these values in their day-to-day work and interactions. To learn
more about our values, please see Work with us – WSUP
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a professional, safety-conscious driver to support efficient logistics, particularly
movement of staff, international visitors, and goods to and from project locations. You will be the
backbone of our field operations, primarily supporting through providing timely driving services
for the smooth implementation of WSUP’s projects.
The driver will work closely with and under the overall supervision of the Project Manager-Tamale
to ensure that routine preventive maintenance schedules for the vehicles are strictly adhered
to, thereby ensuring reliable transportation for WSUP staff.
The Driver will contribute to the overall WSUP Ghana programme goal by providing driving services
for the implementation of WSUP programme activities in Ghana, including driving project staff and
partners to and from project locations, delivering and collecting documents and ensuring vehicles
are well maintained and in good condition.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Project Logistics Support
- Provide reliable and safe transport for all WSUP project staff, partners, and
equipment to and from project locations in a safe and timely manner - Mapping out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip,
being mindful of weather and road conditions. - Delivering and collecting mail, documents, and other items as required
- Supporting project Officers during WASH activities within communities
- Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs, mileage records and fuel consumption
reports - Meeting and seeing-off official personnel and visitors at the airport
- Assisting with loading and unloading of luggage or materials received
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Ensuring that project vehicles are well maintained and in good condition. Ensuring the
vehicles are always clean before and after journeys and are safely parked in designated
areas only - Scheduling regular car service appointments and routine maintenance, ensuring value for
money when booking vehicle maintenance and repairs - Reporting any issues and making timely arrangements for all major and minor repairs
- Ensuring all vehicle insurance, taxes and road worthy certificates are up to date
- Providing input in preparation of routine office logistics and vehicle maintenance plans
- Maintaining all the required documents and supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle
logs, first aid kit, necessary spare parts, etc - Following WSUP rules and regulations, and laws of Ghana in case of involvement in any form
of accident.
- Undertake any other works that may be required by WSUP Ghana
JOB SPECIFICATION
Evidence that applicants meet the essential criteria will be assessed by the following methods:
Application (A) Interview (I), Test (T), as indicated below.
Essential requirements
Experience and Knowledge
- A valid Ghanaian driver’s license (Class B or C) (A)
- Relevant experience working with international NGO as a driver (A)
- Experience in mapping out routes for specific locations and managing time efficiently (A, I)
- A clean driving record (I)
- Knowledge of the locations of key government and private sector offices (A, I)
- Knowledge of vehicle repairs and vehicle maintenance compliance e.g., road tax,
insurance, and road worthiness (I) - Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations in Ghana (I, T)
Skills - Cautious driver, with defensive driving skills (A, I)
- Well-versed in cleaning of both the inside and outside of vehicle (A) (I)
- Good communication skills (I)
- Ability to communicate fluently in the local dialect Dagbani/ Mampruli
- Presentable with excellent interpersonal skills (I)
- A good and supportive team player (I)
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g., at rush hour) (I)
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision (A, I)
Other - Must be a person with initiative and high moral integrity (I)
- Passionate about WSUP’s aims and ethos (A, I)
- Absolute adherence to WSUP’s policies on Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health & Safety
and Business Ethics and lead on these by example (A, I):
Desirable requirements - Excellent level of English
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, go to https://www.wsup.com/vacancies/ by 7 April 2026. Please apply
as soon as possible as the advert may close early if there is a high response.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the country they apply for at the time
of application. Please do not apply if this is not the case. Unfortunately, we do not sponsor visas.
While we value innovation and emerging technologies, we kindly ask that applicants refrain
from using AI tools to write their applications, take assessments and during their interviews.
We are seeking authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experiences in your own
voice.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY AND SAFEGUARDING DISCLOSURE
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening
checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. WSUP also participates
in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
The core of the scheme is that participating organisations will share information in the recruitment
process about safeguarding-related misconduct (i.e. sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual
harassment) that a candidate has been found to have committed. This information will be shared
in the form of a “Statement of Conduct”. For more information on the Scheme, please click on the
following link: www.misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about
any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or
incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. We will request information
from all of your employers from the last five years. By applying, the job applicant confirms their
understanding of these recruitment procedures